Health & Wellness
Report: Texas’ Maternal Deaths Were Dramatically Lower in 2012 Under New Methodology
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The number of Texas women who died from pregnancy complications in 2012 is being cut by more than half through a new state method.
Gov & Politics
Wave of Women Crashes Texas Primaries
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A wave of Texas women candidates won or made it to the runoffs in more than 50 primary races statewide.
Gov & Politics
Texas to Receive $135M to Keep CHIP Alive Through February
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The Trump administration is guaranteeing Texas $135 million to continue helping more than 450,000 uninsured children and pregnant women if Congress doesn’t renew authorization for the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Gov & Politics
Abbott Signs Bills Aimed at Addressing Crisis in Child Welfare System
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Two days after the end of the legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott held a public ceremony to sign four major child welfare bills into law.
Gov & Politics
Texas House, Senate Unanimously Pass Measures Overhauling Child Welfare System
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After months of calls from advocates, both chambers unanimously passed bills on Wednesday that would change how the DFPS cares for vulnerable children.
Gov & Politics
At State Agencies Without a Public Crisis, Workers Fear They Won’t See Raises
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The struggle is real for Yolanda White.She prays every day her car makes it to her job at Lufkin State Supported Living Center.
GOV & POLITICS
Five Things to Watch in the Child Welfare Fight This Session
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Texas’ children facing abuse and neglect will be a major focus during the 85th Legislative Session as lawmakers grapple with a tight budget
Gov & Politics
Texas Reproductive Rights Groups Brace for Legislative Session
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Reproductive rights advocates worry that Texas lawmakers will defund abortion providers and dismantle access to sexual health services.
Mental Health
Under Trump, New Questions About Mental Health Benefits in Texas
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As Republicans prepare to dismantle Obamacare, mental health advocates worry that benefits for counseling and substance abuse will be lost in the shuffle.
health care
Texas Residents Could Receive More Federal Aid to Pay for Costly Health Plans
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Texans signing up this year for health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act may see higher costs but should also qualify for larger subsidies.